David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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I imagine that if somebody is referred to an orthodontist, it is for a good reason. Even if it is for a routine treatment, it needs to be done. Dr. Dougall spoke earlier about nudging people to make sure that they are treated as quickly as possible. Dr. Kavanagh spoke in a similar vein. If a person is referred to an orthodontist, how quickly should that person be assessed, inspected, treated or go through whatever else is needed? If a person was referred but left it on the long finger for as long as six months, would that be a wise thing to do? What is done to make sure that a person gets the treatment needed or that the inspection is carried out to see what the problem is? How important is it that the person is seen as quickly as possible?